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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.17, 593.68 and 318.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.17, 593.68 and 318.71 is: 477.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.17 : 593.68 = 318.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.17/593.68 = 318.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.17x = 593.68 × 318.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.17x = 189,211.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,211.37/396.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.61

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